HC Deb 25 July 1963 vol 681 cc218-9W
64. Mr. Bottomley

asked the First Secretary of State if he will make a statement about his talks with the Litunga of Barotseland.

66. Mr. Wall

asked the First Secretary of State if he will make a statement about his discussions with the Litunga of Barotseland.

69. Mr. Turton

asked the First Secretary of State whether he will make a statement on his talks with the Litunga of Barotseland.

Mr. R. A. Butler

At the talks, which ended yesterday, there was a full exchange of views about the future position of Barotseland in relation to expected constitutional changes in Northern Rhodesia. It was agreed that before final decisions were taken there should be discussions between the Northern Rhodesian Government and the Barotseland Native Government. These will take place at a date and in a place to be agreed after consultation with the two Governments, and I shall be appointing a personal representative to act as Chairman of the talks. I will circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT the text of the agreed communiqué issued yesterday.